Rave Cave Chronicles

29 June 2009 @ 08:01 am

Went to Future Fest this past Saturday. I can't believe I paid for VIP tickets. The VIP section was a joke. It was the only section that served liquor which made the line that much longer. Then there were these two old ladies who where bartending and clearly they had never bartended when there's been more than 5 people in line. Then they only took cash (which was never pointed out anywhere) and the ATM was out of cash until 1:30a. Which is also when they decided to stop serving drinks for some unknown reason.

Add to all that the fact that I was alone for half the time I was there and you can pretty much guarantee this was my first and last rave. I even fulfilled my usually empty threat of writing a letter. I expect it to be fully ignored but at least I did it.

*need to take a happy pill*

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frustrated

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18 March 2009 @ 10:20 pm

Trial of the Week

Had a TBC today (Trial before the Court i.e. Judge only). It was BIG fat not guilty but that was to be expected. These guys were playing Magic the Gathering and two of them got into a fight. The victim in our case said he never threw a punch because he was pinned down and never got a chance. I knew it was going to be a loser because those he said he said trials always end up with either the judge or jury saying that they believed the victim but there was just reasonable doubt. It was a trial I did because it was the right thing to do and I believed the victim. The law doesn't always uphold the right thing I find. At least, the defendant apologized to the victim after it was done and the victim appreciated me trying the case even though he knew it was a loser. He even gave me permission to dismiss the case before the trial. I figured that it was worth having the defendant pay for and sit through a trial.

Tomorrow I'm having lunch with one of the trial directors for the family violence court. I have no idea why really. Most likely it'll be him asking me if I'm interested in moving to his court. I'm not but I'm not good at saying no and I understand he has a temper. It could also be about something totally different. I'm somewhat anxious about the whole thing but at least it'll be done tomorrow.

Past my bedtime. Later, world.

Current Location: Bed

Current Mood:

sleepy

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17 March 2009 @ 09:22 pm

It's been awhile

This week has already had a lot of life changing news...not for me particularly. One of the prosecutors in our office was arrested for DWI last Friday and basically had to resign or get fired Monday. It's something we all knew would happen if anyone was arrested for DWI. I mean 90% of our cases are DWI and the PR nightmare alone warrants the office taking dramatic action. Still is sucks and everyone around the office is depressed and saddened. It could have easily been me, it's sad to say. He was a great prosecutor and know he's beating himself up over this. Some defense attorneys want to go into the details but I really think it should be left alone. Granted I know details so my curiosity is satiated.

What's more is that the the whole ordeal is in the local news. The newspaper has a brief article online and a lot of crazies are posting comments that are cruel and malicious. One guy posted that he should put a gun to his head and pull the trigger. What sick fuck thinks like that?! Thankfully some very kind people have posted thoughtful and supportive comments and aren't cowards posting anonymously or under fake names. People are saying that he'll probably be let off lightly but on the contrary he'll be punished far more severely. I mean for one he's lost his job without really being found guilty (though the facts aren't good for him). In addition, the embarrassment for a prosecutor has to be overwhelming. All his co-workers and defense attorneys he worked with are still dealing with these types of cases and now he's going to be lumped up with everyone else.

I feel like I should at least text him or something but what would I say? What would he want to hear? We weren't close really but I generally like the guy. We started this job on the same day. I know other people have talked to him and shown their support but being a guy I think it doesn't come as naturally.

Well I just wanted to get this off my chest since I don't feel like talking about this too much with people at work. It's just too hard to talk about out loud I feel.

Current Location: 78664

Current Mood:

melancholy

Current Music: Watching "Intervention"

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29 November 2008 @ 03:58 pm

Thanksgiving

Our Turkey:

Year 2 I didn't burn or undercook it. Yay me!

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07 November 2008 @ 08:24 am

Marriage Rant

Ok I've held off for a couple of days but I have to write something. At first I was sad and disappointed about the Prop 8 thing and today I drove to work angry and tried to calm myself down. When the same kind of amendment passed in Texas I was also disappointed but in my practical sense I thought "well hey I never had that right to begin with so I'm really losing nothing I had before." But with California thousands of people had their weddings and 6 months later the majority of people chose to take that away from them. It's one thing to deny a person a right but to take one away is insulting to say the least.

I briefly read people's comments about "well that's democracy", "the people voted". Well I'm just glad that segregation wasn't a majority vote or Obama wouldn't be where he is today. It's even harder when you hear people say how Obama's victory is a great step towards equality but most people ignore that there were many ballot measures that took a great step back as Ellen has said.

Personally I think maybe government shouldn't be in the business of marriage at all. Either leave it be as a religious institution (which not all religions frown against same-sex marriage by the way) or do not pick and choose who you will let in to this exclusive club. And if you're argument is that marriage is good for the country then it should good for all relationships not just heterosexual ones.

I have to run to court now but this venting helps a little.

Current Mood:

melancholy

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28 October 2008 @ 08:26 am

Halloween Week

Yesterday I went to The Belmont to see Army of Darkness in their patio. It was nice and way better than sitting upstairs by myself watching TV while everyone else watched football downstairs. My movie buddy, Nancy, went with me and had some Irish coffees that kept me up almost all night. I'm really not a caffeine person. The best part was that it was actually cold outside.

Tonight I think I'll try to go see a movie with my aunt who's in town for work. There is a special showing of The Whiz at the Drafthouse but it starts too late. Tomorrow night Storm and I are going to see Splinter and I might call in on Thursday because that movie starts at 9:20pm. My supervisor already told me to take off but I'll play it by ear. I don't think we have actual Halloween plans. Austin is having a no-refusal weekend which means if you get arrested for DWI then they are also going to take blood whether you consent or not. Needless to say we'll be extra busy coming up soon.

Time for court!

Current Mood:

complacent

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23 October 2008 @ 10:18 pm

Late Weekend Update

Last weekend I went to my parents' place in Arlington. Visited with my Abuelita Cuca who was in town taking car of my dad while my mom was in Japan. There was also an early Halloween party too. I totally stole an idea from a friend and went as a hung juror (noose around my neck and name tag that said Juror #3). I even won Most Original despite telling everyone I stole the idea. There were 3 people dressed as jokers; no Sarah Palin's though.

This weekend I'm headed to San Antonio for an engagement party for my friend Nancy. The "attire" s coat and tie. Now I wear a suit everyday of the week so that's not a big deal but this is technically a party and I don't want to wear something I've worn every week. I want to buy a new suit or a jacket and pants that match. It's been forever since I've gone shopping and Storm isn't the ideal shopping buddy. I just hope I'm in the right mood to go shopping. Sometimes you just have to be in the right mood or else everything looks wrong and you feel fat and ugly.

Halloween weekend I'm set to go see Sweeney Todd downtown. I'm excited even if this will be the third time I've seen the musical. And as far as Halloween plans I believe that's about it.

Weekend is practically here. Thank goodness.

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23 October 2008 @ 09:31 pm

Same-Sex Marriage

I know I know this is way old and I'm sure I first saw this on one of my friends' blog first. Nonetheless there are peeps on my friend list that haven't seen it. PLUS election day is fast approaching and anyone in CA should go vote against Prop 8 that would basically nullify what the Court has done.

I feel like this with Storm sometimes.

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30 September 2008 @ 03:35 pm

Funniest Thing I've seen since the last Palin skit

I know I'm late on this but it's too funny not share in case you missed it.

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content

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29 September 2008 @ 08:02 am

Adventures in Camping

This past weekend I went to my parents' home in Arlington. The drive was pleasant since everyone else in Texas was driving TO Austin for either the rescheduled UT football game or ACL Fest. I got my friend, Leslie, to come over with Dexter season 2 and watched that till I fell asleep from too much wine, and plus it was like 2am. I'm almost done with that season so I can start watching the premiere of the third season soon.

Saturday, I went to have lunch with the people I used to work with at Cook Children's Medical Center. It was a nice lunch but I couldn't believe this one lady. My friend Nancy asked us who will were all voting for and this lady I just met said she couldn't vote for Obama because he's muslim. I laughed at her and told her he wasn't but I don't think she believed me. After lunch, I changed and headed out to the campsite where my parents had already setup everything. I took Puck and he loved it out there. He was such a good dog. I kept him on a leash for a little bit but then took it off. He stayed by me the whole time and he was amazingly good. It was a good turn out too. In all my parents, two brothers, sister-in-law, two nephews and niece were there plus three other families. People asked where Storm was and I just said football. They seemed to think that meant he was tailgating so I let it go at that. IT was a great time and I got a little drunk off of boxed Cosmos and wine. That was alright though because I was able to get some stuff about work off my chest.

Sunday, we hung out till about 1pm then got back to civilization. Today I'm still a bit tired. I woke up entirely too early yesterday and never got to take a nap later. Hopefully it'll be a slow day at work and I can just coast.

Current Mood:

peaceful

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21 August 2008 @ 08:22 am

The Decision has been Made

I've decided that Coldplay's song Viva La Vida should be in one of The Chronicles of Narnia movies. I also believe that with that in mind they could have made a better music video.

/end thought of the day

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listless

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11 August 2008 @ 08:34 am

What Dreams May Come

I woke up this morning half believing if I concentrated I could fly. I had this strange dream where if I thought about my body being light enough to float that I would actually float. It was cool but I don't know what it says that I was in a house and only reached the ceiling. You'd think if I could fly I'd be in the sky.

Current Mood: curious

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31 July 2008 @ 08:39 am

Longest Weekend eVAr

Puck came home last night limping in and with his head down. The morphine they gave him still in his system all he would do is walk back and forth from the stairs to the door. He would just stare at the door with his tail between his legs. He looked so pathetic. Eventually that wore off though. Some people came over last night and he kept wanting to run up to them like usual but I had to stop him from over using his leg. There's not even like a bandage or anything on the incision. They shaved the leg so it looks like some weird chicken leg and they also shaved a patch on his butt (not sure about that one).

I also had to go buy him one of those stupid cone things (e-collar) for his head so he won't mess with the stitches. Man does he hate that thing. He just hangs his head and whines. Luckily I only have to put it on him when he's going to be unattended. Last night though he would not stop. Finally at 2:30am I took him downstairs in case he actually wanted to pee or something. He saw the leas and then just whined because I wasn't taking him on a walk.

I swear if I could just pay someone qualified to care of him till the stitches came off (two weeks) I would. It's so nerve wracking! He just wants to run and smell people like nothing's wrong and it's tough not letting him. I pray he won't do something stupid while I'm at work. My only alternative then would be to put him the crate while I'm away, and I don't want to do that because I don't think he'd have room to move with the collar on. Did I mention I'm never having kids?

Current Mood:

frustrated

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29 July 2008 @ 04:36 pm

Puck Update

Puck's out of surgery and doing fine from what I hear. They're going to keep him overnight and I can call tomorrow morning to see when I can pick him up. Now I hope his recovery goes as smoothly.

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29 July 2008 @ 08:02 am

Surgery

Puck has his surgery today. I dropped him off this morning before coming to work. The procedure is pretty routine and has a 90+% success rate. It's still kind of stressful though. I thought it was a little insensitive that they made you pay the entire bill upfront. The money part is a little stressful too. The most stressful has to be afterwards though. Puck's not suppose to use the leg very much for the first few days and I don't know how to stop him. I'll have to carry him up the stairs for sure, but even taking him out to pee and poop will be hard because he runs around in the backyard whenever he sees a bird or anyone come near the fence. I'll have to put him a leash but even seeing the leash makes him jump up and down and spin around. On top of all that it means my trip to Port Aransas is cancelled. I was coming up with alternatives but ultimately it comes down to me having to take care of him. The entire situation is depressing but I'll get over it.

They should call me today when the surgery is over and I should be able to pick him up Wedenesday afternoon. I just pray he doesn't reinjure the leg while he's recovering.

Current Mood:

sad

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28 July 2008 @ 08:24 am

Doggie Surgery

Puck slipped and fell on the kitchen floor Friday night and screwed up his knee. He had a trick knee already but now the knee cap won't go back into place. The vet put him on morphine Saturday for the pain and is recommending surgery. I have an appointment with the specialist this afternoon at two. This will be one expensive doctor's visit. I should be able to take Family Leave or something. Oh well wish him luck. I'll have to see when they can plan the surgery.

*deuces*

Current Mood:

uncomfortable

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22 July 2008 @ 03:52 pm

Rest in Golden Peace

Estelle Getty (a.k.a. Sophia from The Golden Girls) has passed away at the age of 84.

I remember watching The Golden Girls with my mom all the time. I loved it and I especially loved Sophia. When I went away for college and would get homsesick I'd turn on Lifetime and watch me some GOlden Girls. Celebrities pass away but this one for me is the saddest one I've experienced. At least I know she's in a good place.

Deuces you bachagaloop

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sad

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21 July 2008 @ 12:53 pm

Open Enrollment Blues

This week we have to choose ours benefits from the county. Of course they have to f**k things up and switch dental carriers so now we have MetLife Dental. And of course my dentist whom I love is not in their network. Now my dilemma is should I pay alot more and stay with my dentist or search for a new one. It seems like most of the dentists in-network are from Castle Dental though and I've heard bad things. Stupid county.

Current Mood:

annoyed

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21 July 2008 @ 08:04 am

One more weekend behind me

So I've made it another weekend without buying something extravagant. I have resigned myself to the fact that I'm an emotinal and impulsive buyer which I think has helped me control spending alot of money. The other thing that helps is that I don't have a lot of monet to spend plus all the debt I'm trying to pay off. There is one sneaky side effect though. Instead of buying one big semi-expensive thing I buy little things that add up in the long run. Luckily that hasn't gotten bad.

Pretty good weekend overall. I think the best part was watching the Avatar movie because in the end I'm a big kid at heart. I also was able to do some cleaning on Sunday. I even vacummed, though admitedly not the whole house. I still have to go back and do the upstairs and the actual stairs.

Work-wise it should be a steady week. No jury trials till next week and I may or may not be in charge of that docket. I'm mostly looking forward to our Port Aransas trip. That should be muchas fun and I'll be sure to take lots of pictures. Speaking of pictures I have too many that are just sitting on my computer when they could be printed out and sitting in my pretty leather album. This must be remedied.

Happy Monday, All!

Current Mood:

awake

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19 July 2008 @ 08:01 pm

I might be the lamest person on the planet

I seriously skipped out on going to a party to watch this on TV:

At least it also meant staying home with Storm instead of going to the party alone.

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excited

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